i recently came back to it because i realized that i was unhealthy! i havent been taking care of myself and this blog convicted me on that. like a tweet i wrote earlier: "sometimes i look back at things ive written and i shock myself - 'did i really write that?'"
so here it is. i wanted to share. theres a video at the end. and be honest with yourself, are you being healthy?
DISCLAIMER: This blog is not condoning or condemning any lifestyle choices or eating choices that one may have [i have many vegetarian/vegan friends who are healthy, tho i do not agree with their choices lol. so im not sayin that you cant be healthy if you choose something different...this is merely an analogy]. However, if you have an eating disorder, I do advise you to seek help
The other day I was considering becoming a vegetarian. I was hearing all of these benefits that come if you make the switch...but it didn't even last a day. I went to Negril and got a curried chicken patty and coco bread, and when I realized that being a vegetarian equals no patties, I gave up that dream. But it did make me think.
What kind of eating habits do we have in our spiritual life? How are we feeding our Spirit (and likewise, feeding our flesh)? As Jesus is the Bread of Life, are we eating healthy? What type of eater are you?
There is the glutton, stuffing himself with flesh. Everyone knows what that is, back in the gap when we were happy in our sin. However, realistically, there are also religious gluttons, stuffing themselves with "religion"; acting holy, doing the rituals, and saying the "right" things without really believing or fostering an individual relationship with God. An interesting story I once heard was about an atheist who regularly attended church. Although she did not believe in God at all, she was attracted to the religious atmosphere. Is that us, going to church, "ministering," and fellowshiping without the real commitment of Christ being the center of our lives?
Or do we stuff ourselves with flesh all week, indulging in our our sinful desires, only to "purge" on Sunday? These binge eaters/bulemics are on a continuous cycle, coming forward every Sunday to the altar, yet never seem to get the victory over sin. It may seem like the purge is good for you, but it isn't. [Repentance = not only being sorry for your sins and apologizing, but realizing that the only way you are forgiven/changed is through God's grace. Don't just share your life with Him every few days or weeks, but every day.]
Anorexics starve themselves. They don't necessarily go out and intentionally obey their flesh; they are active in ministries and counsel others. However, they do not speak with God. They don't worship. They only turn to God when they get especially hungry and therefore show no spiritual growth.
Constant Dieters are too busy watching and seeing what other people are doing to actually focus on what is good for THEM. They are constantly taking and adding things to fit their ideal of what they "should" be, and not necessarily considering what is healthy for their individual growth. They are always on the lookout for the "quick fix" that will transform them into what they want to be with minimum work, minimum time, and maximum result.
Some people eat only the basics and don't get any meat. They are who Paul means when He says "babes in Christ." They may approach God daily, yet they don't delve deeper. Every issue is dealt with on the surface. Vegans/Vegetarians receive just enough to get by.
A normal eater has a mix and match kind of habit. Every once in a while they go and do something they know they shouldn't, but for the most part they do okay. Occasionally they touch on deeper issues, but then they fall back into their normal regimen.
Healthy people go out of their way to seek and find the true healthy balance. They are not afraid to pay a high price because they know the end result of a healthy, all natural, balanced relationship with God is worth it. They go deep and research the effects of every action and thought; they consult the ultimate Nutritionist on everything they bring into their bodies and hearts. This is how God wants us to be. He wants us to desire a deeper relationship with Him, and not pattern our relationship on what other people may be doing. He wants us to chase after Him in every situation, every event, every person, thought, activity in/of our lives. He wants to be our everything, and that is how it should be.
Ask yourself today, and everyday, how is my diet looking?
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